Fugua is not a melon. Half of you have got the meaning of these jades wrong.

The reason why jade is so popular among people is not only because of its beautiful quality, but also because jade symbolizes many beautiful meanings. Each jade with different shapes has different meanings. For those who don’t know enough about the origins of jade culture, it is sometimes easy to make mistakes.

The lucky melon is a common jade theme . It is popular for its graceful and smooth lines, full and rich shapes, and its ability to perfectly display the transparency and moisture of jade.

As for the meaning of the jade lucky melon, many people think that it comes from an edible fruit with a round and plump shape, so it symbolizes fullness and harvest . But in fact, the lucky melon is not a "melon". What's going on?

The Jadeite Melon is not a melon, but a hanging

In fact, the name of the Jade Fortune Melon did not originally refer to "melon", but was taken from the homonym "Fu Gua" , which means to hang blessings on your body to attract good fortune, make people have continuous blessings, and everything will go well.

Over time, "Fu Gua" was passed down orally and became "Fu Gua", thus giving rise to a new meaning for "gua". However, "fruits and vegetables" originally symbolize harvest. For ordinary people, harvest is the source of all happiness, so it is not wrong that "melon" has a good meaning.

The meaning of "Fugua"

1. “Melon” means having many seeds, so it means having many children and good fortune, having descendants for generations, and inheriting wealth and honor forever;

2. The shape of the lucky melon is simple, full and round, symbolizing natural simplicity, and also implies full blessings, rolling money and a rich life;

3. The lucky melon is often carved with leaves, auspicious animals or insects, symbolizing harvest and happiness, and the pursuit and longing for a better life.

In addition, since the Jade Fugua has evolved into the meaning of "melon", there are different types of "melons", and different "melons" also symbolize different meanings:

1. Winter melon means "blessings as vast as the East Sea";

2. Pumpkin, which means "longevity";

3. Buddha’s hand, which means “golden Buddha’s hand”, is blessed by Buddha and can ward off disasters and difficulties, bringing good fortune and luck.

Selection of Fuku

Since the jade lucky melon has such a good meaning, how should we choose it?

Step 1: Look at the craftsmanship

First, the lines.

The lines of the melon are not complicated, but precisely because of this, they must be more precise. The lines will directly affect the overall outline of the melon, and are related to whether it is beautiful, natural, and realistic. They must be smooth, with clear textures and moderate curves.

Secondly, the “melon” shape.

The lucky melon symbolizes a good harvest, so of course it is better to be plump and full, so the shape of the melon should not be too pointed, and the roundness should be delicate and flexible. The height of the curvature of the melon is also important. If it is too high, it will appear abrupt, and if it is too low, it will appear flat. Not only does it look unlucky, it also fails to highlight the water head of the jade, so an upright shape is best.

△The melon on the left is not as full as the one on the right

Finally, the embellishment aspect.

It refers to the vine leaves on the melon, which should be well-arranged, natural and flowing, and full of vitality.

Step 2: Look at the water color

In terms of water quality.

Glass, ice, and glutinous types are all better choices. The better the quality, the higher the transparency. The jade melon made from it will have a more delicate texture and look more tender and delicious.

In terms of color.

Since the Jade Fortune Gourd is a plant, of course the best color is Zhengyang Green , followed by Apple Green and Spinach Green. In addition, Floating Flower Jade is also a good choice, full of life aura.

△Floating flower jadeite melon

△Yellow Jade Melon

In terms of texture.

When selecting jadeite lucky melon, you can choose bean-type, but you must avoid the "bottom gray" situation. Those with better textures such as egg white, lotus root powder, and glutinous ground are all okay, and the price is moderate; while those with poorer textures such as porcelain ground, dry white ground, etc., have no sense of agility at all.

△The dry white jadeite melon is far inferior in terms of water head and spirit.

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